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A Good, Safe Place to Live

Finding safe, affordable rental housing can be a challenge for new
arrivals to Minnesota, especially for immigrants and refugees dealing
with language and cultural barriers. Many don’t know their rights as
tenants, or their responsibilities.Ramsey County, in partnership with the City of Roseville, tpt | ECHO, and other agencies and non-profits created videos to help explain the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. The videos will be available in Somali, Karen, Spanish, Hmong and basic English.

In addition, the Minnesota Literacy Council has developed an English Language Learners curriculum as a companion piece to the program. It will be distributed to statewide adult English language learners.

Did you know?

You can safely dispose of unwanted, expired and unused medicines for free at one
of three public drop boxes in Ramsey County. Safe disposal of unwanted
medicine helps prevent crime, drug abuse, and accidental poisoning. Not
flushing medicines down the drain or disposing of them in the trash
helps protect our environment.

Ever wonder who runs Gibbs Farm?

The Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS) began in 1949 when a group of citizens moved to acquire and
preserve the Heman and Jane Gibbs farm in Falcon Heights. Following five
years of restoration work, the Gibbs Farm museum opened its gates in
1954. In 1974, the farm was listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3, donor-supported
organization that depends on gifts from individuals, foundation and
corporations for its support.

Commissioner McGuire with the 2016 Northland Cup Participants. While Ramsey County did not win the game, the event raised over $17,000 for the Saint Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Violence Intervention Project.